1. Decide on a budget A good place to start when planning a wedding is to make a budget. Work out what is most important to you as a couple e.g. venue, photographer, dress, décor etc. and then work out where you want to invest your money, and in what proportions. This will help guide you in terms of what element of the wedding to book first so you understand exactly how much you want to spend on your big day, as well as help you keep within your budget and decide if you can do any aspects of the wedding yourself to save costs (if a DIY approach appeals to you). 2. Do your research Make sure you research the suppliers you use for your wedding. Talk to friends and family members and see if they have any recommendations. Take a look around wedding fairs and meet the suppliers in person, search the internet and check out supplier’s websites and social media pages on Instragram, Twitter and Facebook – this will soon give you an idea about the supplier, their previous ...